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About the property

Sorry No Pets Allowed. The Maximum number of people allowed in our home is 14.

Idle Days is a beautiful remodeled home on Rock Creek. It has amazing views of rock formations and the open water. The home is located in a quiet area that is very relaxing.

Please be aware - We cannot allow Corporate Events, Weddings or Parties of any kind due to this being such a quiet area. NO Prom "after" parties allowed.

Enjoy the screened porch with lots of seating. You can swim in the very deep clear water, jump from the top of the 2 story dock or lounge in the water. Endless options for a relaxing getaway or a full day of playing.

3 levels of decks with chairs to provide endless lake viewing options. You can dine outside on the screened porch or on the deck with a large dinning table.

The house has approximately 3,200 square feet of centrally heated and cooled living area. The house features four bedrooms, four bathrooms. 2 levels of living including main and lower level fully equipped Kitchens and Living areas with large flat screen TVs. Both levels have an open floor plan with combined Living, Dining and Kitchen areas.

Main Level has full sized washer and dryer in large Laundry room with laundry detergent provided.

2 Master Bedrooms on the main level both have attached bathrooms. One additional large bedroom is also located on the main level with the bathroom across the hall.

4th Bedroom is located on the lower level with a large bathroom across the hall. This is a great place for kids with easy access to the game area with a Foosball table, games and a dart board (magnetic).

The main level open living area is large and can accommodate multiple families comfortably with seating at the kitchen island, seating for 8 at the dinning room table, a large sectional couch and an additional sitting area all in the same open room with fabulous views of the lake.

There is a covered single slip boat dock if you decide to bring a boat. The dock has power and lights. The power to the dock can be shut off. We are located in between Rock Creek Marina and Duskin Point Marina for convenient gas fill ups.

This lake home provides everything you need for your vacation getaway. Linens, beach towels, life vests, laundry soap, utensils, pots, pans, small kitchen appliances and even some pantry items (sugar, flour, spices) and the owners strive to make your stay pleasant and enjoyable.

The town of Arley's main street is less than 10 minutes away and has a fabulous grocery store that also makes their own biscuits and out of this world croissants. They have a deli where you can call in and pre-order delicious smoked chicken and BBQ ribs. They also have pizza, deli items, sides and desserts for any size group. Other restaurants are also located in Arley. Check your cell coverage with your carrier. AT&T and Verizon work well.

Dining

Entertainment

5 TVs. Main Level Living Room has 51' TV with Satellite. Lower Living Area has 42' Flat screen with Satellite -King MB has 32' flatscreen with Satellite. Others - Local Channels.

Satellite / Cable

3 TVs are Satellite

Stereo

Blue Ray Speaker

DVD Player

5

Foosball

Game Room

Foosball Table and Dart Board (Magnetic).

Games

Playing Cards, Uno and various board games.

Video Library

Good Selection of DVDs are available

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Balcony

Screened Porch

Kayak / Canoe

We have 2 Kayaks and 2 Paddle Boatds available for rent. Ask for details.

Outdoor Grill

Weber Gas Grill

Deck / Patio

3 Level Deck including one screened porch.

Lanai / Gazebo

Screened Porch

Water Sports Gear

Life Jackets Provided

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions

churches

marina

playground

restaurants

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

groceries

Sports & Adventure Activities

swimming

fishing

water skiing

freshwater fishing

pier fishing

water tubing

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

49 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

Latest reviews

1 - 6 of 49

Family reunion

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Kristi W.

Lovely well kept home with beautiful view of Smith Lake. Ideal for family gatherings. Well stocked kitchen, games and videos for the kids.

Submitted May 20, 2018

Beautiful and restful

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Britton L.

We loved our stay! The home is spacious and the view is perfect. Everything we could have imagined needing in the kitchen was provided. The upstairs living room was modern, clean and comfortable. The screened in deck was perfect with a view that is exactly what you’re looking for. The bedrooms are all a great size. Plenty of movies and board games are provided, as well as a fun downstairs area with bunk beds and kids games. Seriously couldn’t have been more pleased. Thanks!

Submitted May 05, 2018

Beautiful Home!

5/5

Stayed Apr 2018

Amy B.

We had such a special weekend at Idle Days! The owner was so helpful, kind (even leaving cookies to greet us), and concerned with our comfort. The home was so beautifully decorated with blues, greens, and greys which created a relaxing atmosphere in the whole house. Anything we could have possibly needed was found. I’ve never seen a kitchen so well stocked, unlike some lake homes where old beat up pots and pans go to die :). Every room was so clean and comfortable with high quality mattresses, sheets, towels, bath mats, etc. The owner has obviously gone to great lengths to keep her home well taken care of so that every guest feels at home and has a great experience. I would definately come back to Idle Days!

Submitted Apr 08, 2018

Favorite vrbo rental ever!

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

mary A.

We have rented through VRBO for over 15 years. This home was the most functional , well furnished home we have ever rented. The Kitchen was amazing and more than adequately supplied! Ample bathroom linens😀�! The owner was timely with any correspondence. Would absolutely rent this home again without hesitation😃�

Submitted Mar 28, 2018

Breathtaking and relaxing

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Stephanie F.

My family had never had a lake experience before. We were all cautiously optimistic. Wow! Idle Days changed all that for us, and we are so grateful. The home and view exceeded our expectations. The lake house is stocked with all the essentials and more.

Submitted Mar 19, 2018

No Detail Overlooked

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Mindy K.Oxford, MS, USA

We stayed here during spring break for three nights. We knew it was likely to be cold (it was!) and possibly rainy (yup...two of the three days), but we just wanted a getaway no more than 3 hours from our home since we have a 6 month old in addition to the 6 year old. We had never been to this area and wanted to check it out in case we wanted to return sometime in summer (we WILL)

I really lucked out in picking this home and this location on the lake. Idle Days is a large home on a quiet, rock-cliff lined cove of the lake. The view of the high rocky shore across from the dock was mostly trees....still largely undeveloped. We had the same view from the kitchens, living areas (up and down), and master bedroom of the house. If I didn't have young kids I could have sat there all day long reading a book (or one of the many current magazines stocked by the homeowner!) and drinking coffee, than ice tea, than wine from sun-up to sun-down.

The home itself was incredibly comfortable. Everything was in perfect working order (nothing broken or in bad condition that we noticed), it was tastefully decorated, and was exceptionally clean. The owner clearly loves her home and wants everyone else to love it and have a great experience there. We especially enjoyed the welcome treats and nice note. My son also loved the neighbor's sweet dog Pepper!

We were a small group of 4, but if you come with a large family or group, there are plenty of super-comfortable beds and all rooms had many drawers and cabinets for clothing if you stay a while. I especially liked the retro dresser in the front bedroom...I thought of Don Draper every time I laid eyes on it. I noticed many extra towels, blankets and pillows... and if you are there during swim season, there was an entire shelf of "lake towels" in the laundry room.

One thing we didn't use but I really appreciated was all the hooks throughout the house. We go to St. Augustine for our extended-family beach vacation every year and I am always so annoyed when I have no place to hang towels and beach gear. Another bonus...the knives in the kitchen were actually sharp! If you like to cook, you know this means a lot. Finally, I noticed that everything in the house was of high quality. Kitchen pots, pans, dishware, and utensils were not the usual cheap items you'd find in a vacation rental. And, the dish soap, hand soaps, dryer sheets, and laundry soap provided were top notch.

If you come to Smith Lake, you MUST stay here!!

Submitted Mar 18, 2018

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Location

Arley, AL, USA

The city of Arley is located 6 miles from the house. Grocery store is convenient. Rock Creek Marina is around the bend by water and is nick-named 'Red Neck Seaworld'. It has huge fish that you can feed from a baby bottle provided by the marina.

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning fee

$175

Damage Deposit

$400

If using a credit card I will add 2.5% service fee
A photo ID of the person making the reservation will be required before check-in
Read our rental agreement as it related to more than 14 people and pets. Neither are allowed.